Technology|April 7, 2026|1 min read

Artemis II astronauts break record for farthest human travel from Earth

Four astronauts from NASA's Artemis II mission have broken the record for the farthest human travel from Earth. The record of 400,171km was set by Apollo 13 in April 1970.

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Artemis II astronauts break record for farthest human travel from Earth

'It's a historic day… but don't forget to enjoy the view.'

Four astronauts from NASA's Artemis II mission have broken the record for the farthest human travel from Earth. The record of 400,171km was set by Apollo 13 in April 1970.

Published On 7 Apr 2026

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